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Hope next Trump-Putin meeting will be more fruitful: German Ambassador

IANS | October 17, 2025 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Germany's Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann on Friday hoped that the proposed next meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be "more fruitful" than the last one held in Alaska. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, the diplomat stated that Germany looks at the situation in Ukraine with great concern and feels the desire to see an end to the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.

Real challenge lies in implementation of Gaza peace plan: UK envoy

IANS | October 17, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Expressing relief over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Friday said that the real challenge lies in the implementation of the peace plan as it is just the beginning of the process and not the end.

Egypt keen on having an Indian industrial zone alongside Suez project: FM Abdelatty

Ateet Sharma | October 17, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Citing the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) as a major investment opportunity for Indian companies, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday said that the transcontinental nation is encouraging to have an Indian industrial zone alongside the Gulf of Suez, north-west of the Red Sea.

India, Ethiopia discuss enhancing cooperation in defence capacity-building

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi met Ethiopia's Chief of Land Force and Military Advisor General Alemshet Degife Balcha in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in training, peacekeeping and defence capacity-building.

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with the visiting Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi as both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across several sectors, including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, health and technology. Alckmin is also Brazil's Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services.

S. Korean economy recovering from first-half downturn despite lingering concerns: Finance Ministry

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:59 AM

Seoul, Oct 17 (IANS) The South Korean economy is recovering from a downturn in the first half despite lingering concerns over external uncertainties, the finance ministry said on Friday.

PM Modi doing best for India, don’t expect you to understand, says Mary Millben to Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:44 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) US singer Mary Millben on Friday chastised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying that the Indian PM is doing the best for his country, and he understands the long game and diplomacy.

NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community's vibrant contributions

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:11 AM

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) In the United States, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Diwali celebration at his official residence, extending warm greetings to the Indian community and lauding their valuable contributions to the city's cultural and economic life.

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:32 AM

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) As he prepares to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin with an aura of renewed optimism, US President Donald Trump says that he is asking Republican leaders to hold off on legislation to impose crippling penalties on countries buying oil from Moscow.

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:23 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) The US Chamber of Commerce, the country’s biggest business organisation, has sued the Trump administration over the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, calling it “unlawful”.

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Hope next Trump-Putin meeting will be more fruitful: German Ambassador

Real challenge lies in implementation of Gaza peace plan: UK envoy

Egypt keen on having an Indian industrial zone alongside Suez project: FM Abdelatty

India, Ethiopia discuss enhancing cooperation in defence capacity-building

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

S. Korean economy recovering from first-half downturn despite lingering concerns: Finance Ministry

PM Modi doing best for India, don’t expect you to understand, says Mary Millben to Rahul Gandhi

NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community's vibrant contributions

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

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